Cartier Tank Louis Watch W1529856
Small model, quartz movement, yellow gold, leather
£9,800.00
Inspired to make a watch much more masculine than anything else on the market, Louis Cartier (grandson of company founder Louis-Francois Cartier) introduced the Tank watch to the world in 1917. Its rectangular shape echoed the angled contours of the First World War military tank, the Renault FT-17. Throughout the years, the Tank timepiece has developed into countless variations including primary colour versions, full gold and diamond-set models and adorned wrists such as Andy Warhol and Princess Diana.
Worn by Louis Cartier himself, the "Tank Louis Cartier" watch sets the standard to be upheld by all Tank watches. In contrast to the assertive choice of rectangular form and proud lines, the tops of the lugs were rounded, embodying the contribution made by Louis Cartier to the modern style later known as Art Deco. This small model features an 18ct yellow gold case, 18ct yellow gold circular-grained crown set with a sapphire cabochon and silver grained dial with roman numerals and sword-shaped blue steel hands. It is presented on an alligator strap with 18ct gold ardillon buckle and powered by the Cartier calibre 057 quartz movement.
Model Reference: W1529856.
Worn by Louis Cartier himself, the "Tank Louis Cartier" watch sets the standard to be upheld by all Tank watches. In contrast to the assertive choice of rectangular form and proud lines, the tops of the lugs were rounded, embodying the contribution made by Louis Cartier to the modern style later known as Art Deco. This small model features an 18ct yellow gold case, 18ct yellow gold circular-grained crown set with a sapphire cabochon and silver grained dial with roman numerals and sword-shaped blue steel hands. It is presented on an alligator strap with 18ct gold ardillon buckle and powered by the Cartier calibre 057 quartz movement.
Model Reference: W1529856.